PLANT PROTEIN

DEFINITION :

Plant protein is the protein that  found only in plants not in animals. It can include variety  of foods , mainly  plant protein are  found in nuts , legumes, seeds and beans . Potatoes and other vegetables also contain protein including broccoli , mushrooms etc. It is  adaptable to almost every person .

PLANT PROTEIN SOURCES:

• Beans
• Nuts
• Legumes
• Soyabean products such as tofu.
• Wheat
• Rice
• Chia seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Broccoli
• Peas
• Avocados
• Mushrooms
• Guava
• Spinach
• Sweet corns
• Cauliflower

BENEFITS OF PLANT PROTEIN:

Protein are made up of amino acids and they  are 20 in number . 11 amino acids body produces itself  and 9 other amino acids are coming  from diet  this is  known as essential amino acids . it provides plenty of nutrients , fiber and antioxidants that can improve health .

1.Ease of digestion:

It contains nutrient like fiber and plant enzymes that regulates digestion .The protein acts in combination with amino acids it helps in digestion and make body function properly . Some Individual have  condition like lactose intolerance , animal based protein  casein can cause   digestive issue .The presented nutrient in plants are easier to assimilate or absorb .

2. 2. Makes you feel fuller :

Consuming natural foods that are rich in protein or supplementing meals with protein powder can make you feel fuller and  suppress appetite. It also controls  the release of hunger hormones such as ghrekin and YY peptides which signals the brain to stop craving junk food and unhealthy sugars. It is beneficial for weight loss and boosting body metabolic rate. It helps in elimination of toxins waste from the body and prevents constipation.

3. Fulfils nutritional requirements :

Plant protein has a higher count of essential nutrients  such as      magnesium , potassium  and dietary fibres . It fulfills all the nutriental requirements which is required for body .

4. Maintain muscle health :

Mix  of proteins and amino acids  facilitate the functioning of muscles.  It is beneficial for athletes person because if some injury or tear occur  in muscle so  the protein and amino acids help to reconstruct them.

5. Maintain Cognitive functioning:

It  plays a important role in cognitive functioning of body . Plant protein  contain essential nutrient such as phosphorus and magnese . they help in boosting the concentration of oxygen level  and ensure  smooth transmission of body fluids and improves blood circulation .

6. Reduced content of harmful bacteria:

Intake of plant proteins  help in reduced content of  bacteria such as salmonella  and it helps in to stay healthy and free of  infections.

7. Gut health:

Plant protein contain higher fibre content and nutritive value and help in detox your body and keep gut healthy.

8. Healthier and younger look:

Plant protein can boost  anti oxidant levels that can help you fight off with free radicals that causes aging ..

DISADVANTAGE OF PLANT PROTEIN:

1. Plant protein have less content of essemtial amino acids as compare to animal protein .
2. Lack of Vitamin B12 deficiency  causes complication such as anaemia, paralysis, neurological disorder .